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Ultra High Precision 5-axis CNC Milling Machine

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Feb 2021 at 07:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed a procurement process for an "Ultra High Precision 5-axis CNC Milling Machine" under the goods category. This open tender, which concluded on 17 December 2020, was located at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the South East of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £624,959, is set to commence on 21 December 2020 and will run until 30 March 2021. KERN Microtechnik GmbH emerged as the successful supplier following this competitive process.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and precision engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in CNC machining and related technologies. SMEs that can demonstrate expertise in producing high-precision milling solutions with micron/submicron tolerance capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Establishing connections with UKRI could further enhance collaboration prospects within the science and technology landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultra High Precision 5-axis CNC Milling Machine

Notice Description

The requirement is for a new fully enclosed, single unit, compact, ultra-high-precision CNC 5-axis milling machine with an integrated tool and workpiece changer with a proven capability to machine metal reproducibly to micron/submicron tolerances. An outstanding surface finish on the completed components is also a critical specification. The machine must have the capability to accept workpieces up to 350 mm in diameter and 200 mm in height. The new CNC mill will be installed in the RAL Space Millimetre Wave Technology Group's Precision Development Facility (PDF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-285d1a22-ec20-4d7d-9fd9-c95abc444930
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6330a18-37ce-412f-a250-1daf168c3d94
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42623000 - Milling machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£624,959 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£624,959 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KERN MICROTECHNIK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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